Conjugation and Uses of the Verb "Estar" (To Be)"

Explanation

The verb estar is the equivalent of the verb to be. However, it is used in specific occasions when the verb ser (which also means to be) is not used. To help you understand this confusing, but very high frequency verb, let's start with its conjugation and uses. Pay attention to the abbreviations: inf. = informal (used with younger people, siblings and friends); for. =formal (used with adults and people of a higher rank); sing.= singular (one), f. = feminine; m. = masculine. Finally, the "vosotros" form is used in Spain, and rarely in Latin America. Don't worry, it is easy to understand since it basically means "you all".